Shuman (Labron K.) Collection, 1960-1962

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Summary

Title:
Labron K. Shuman collection,
Dates:
1960-1962
Creators:
Shuman, Labron K.
Abstract:
Includes Shuman's observer notebook, clippings and transcripts of the 1961 Eichmann trial in Jerusalem.
Extent:
3 half cartons
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

Labron K. Shuman Collection. MS 181. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes Shuman's observer notebook, articles, clippings and transcripts of the 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann in Jerusalem.

Biographical / historical:

In 1961, Labron K. Shuman, an attorney from Philadelphia, went to Israel at the request of the Association of American and Canadians in Israel, to attend the trial of Adolf Eichmann. In a series of articles and lectures he analyzed the Eichman trial, calling attention to the difficulties that faced the judges, the prosecution and the witnesses and the complexities of the whole case.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Labron K. Shuman in 2003.
Physical location:
Stored offsite at NRLF: Advance notice is required for access to the papers.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by UCSC OAC Unit.
Date Prepared:
© 2004
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid created by UCSC OAC Unit. Machine-readable finding aid derived from MS Word. Date of source: January 2004.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the University of California. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to publish or to reproduce the material, please contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.

Preferred citation:

Labron K. Shuman Collection. MS 181. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives, University Library
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, US
Contact:
(831) 459-2547
speccoll@library.ucsc.edu
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